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Salty

f-droid.orgSecure & encrypted messaging

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Google Play and has been in the index since 31 Jul 2026. How this is checked

Salty is an Android app that lets users encrypt and decrypt messages using a shared "Salt" key. It employs industry-standard AES-256-GCM encryption with PBKDF2 key derivation and stores all history locally on the device with no analytics or cloud sync. The app features a modern Material Design 3 interface with dark mode, tabs for encoding, decoding, and history, making it ideal for anyone who needs to share sensitive information securely without internet access.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Securely exchanging sensitive text messages without relying on cloud services or third-party servers.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Android users needing private messaging

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: MIT · platforms: MOBILE, WEB · deployment: browser, android

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Record sources: f-droid.org · f-droid.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Secure & encrypted messaging space, Salty takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: Securely exchanging sensitive text messages without relying on cloud services or third-party servers. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for android users needing private messaging. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and Android.

Behind Salty is vauth, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 34 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include AES-256-GCM Encryption, Offline Storage, and Message History. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • AES-256-GCM Encryption
  • Offline Storage
  • Message History
  • Dark Mode
  • Material Design

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
message-encryptionoffline-cryptoaes-gcmsalt-keyprivacy-tool

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserAndroid

Trust & compliance

License
MIT
Public signals
HTTPSFree tierGitHub · ★ 9Active maintenanceMulti-languageStore listing found

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed31 Jul · 19:11 UTC
    Salty seen via F-Droid Repository
    Source: F-Droid Repository · Open

Frequently asked questions about Salty

What does Salty do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Securely exchanging sensitive text messages without relying on cloud services or third-party servers. It is catalogued under Secure & encrypted messaging on PulseGate.
Who should use Salty?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Salty is an open-source project built for android users needing private messaging.
Does Salty have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Salty is free to use.
What platforms does Salty run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Salty runs on the web and Android.
Is Salty still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 34 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes Salty?
Salty is developed by vauth.
How long has Salty been around?
Salty first shipped in 2026.
Is Salty open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Salty has a public GitHub repository.

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